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City of Indian Rocks Beach officials recognized for advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session

Wednesday - May 17, 2023

For immediate release: May 17,2023

PRESS RELEASE
CITY OF INDIAN ROCKS BEACH

City Manager Brently Gregg Mims & Mayor-Commissioner Joanne “Cookie” Kennedy
Honored with
2023 Home Rule Hero Award
City of Indian Rocks Beach officials recognized for advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session

The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, recently recognized City Manager Brently Gregg Mims and Mayor-Commissioner Joanne “Cookie” Kennedy with a 2023 Home Rule Hero Award for their hard work and advocacy efforts during the 2023 Legislative Session. City Manager Brently Gregg Mims and Mayor-Commissioner Joanne “Cookie” Kennedy worked tirelessly throughout session to promote local voices making local choices, protect the Home Rule powers of Florida’s municipalities and advance the League’s legislative agenda.
“The League and its legislative team appreciate the individual advocacy efforts undertaken by municipal officials throughout the state,” said FLC Chief of Legislative Affairs Casey Cook. “Home Rule Heroes are some of our biggest advocates for protecting local decision-making. They are League members who stand out for their high level of participation, knowledge, and effectiveness. This year’s Home Rule Heroes continuously advocated for their communities throughout the 2023 Legislative Session.”
Home Rule is the ability for a city to address local problems with local solutions with minimal state interference. Home Rule Hero Award recipients are local government officials, both elected and nonelected, who consistently responded to the League’s request to reach out to members of the Legislature and help give a local perspective on an issue.




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City of Indian Rocks Beach
Ph: 727/595-2517
www.indian-rocks-beach.com

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